Kevin Gorman Monday, June 20, 2022 7:12 p.m. | Monday, June 20, 2022 7:12 p.m. Oneil Cruz not only got a taste of playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates last October but gave a glimpse of greatness ...

Aside from his defensive growth, Oneil Cruz also showed improvements at the plate in 2024. In 146 games this past season, Cruz slashed .259/.324/.449 with a .342 xwOBA, 110 wRC+, and a 3.5 fWAR.

Now that the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a seismic shift by moving Oneil Cruz from shortstop to center field — a position switch to which they appear committed — they ...